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Spend a Sunday Afternoon at the Meadows Farmer’s Market

The new Meadows Farmer’s Market is located in The Meadows, a sprawling community in northeast Sarasota with thousands of residents and 14 miles of recreational trails. The perfect setting for a day outing on a Sunday afternoon.  

“Our motto is to feed your mind, body and soul,” says Ashley Millington, one of the market’s co-founders and co-creator of CMC Inc. Wellness, a health center located in The Meadows’ shopping village. CMC Inc Wellness is the premier sponsor of the market to bring this whole community together.  

The market launched in early October 2021 and operates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Sunday. This market is seasonal and closed for the summer, making June 19 the last market of the season. It will reopen October 3. In the meantime, please mark your calendar for our upcoming holiday events over these next few months.  

On April 10, we will host a bouquet class and visit from the Easter Bunny. On May 8, we will host a special Mother’s Day Market, and on May 30, we will host a Memorial Day Market. In addition, June 19 will be our end of season party. Please also note that we will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 17. 

With more than 50 vendors, the market has drawn hundreds of visitors each weekend. We also offer live music, art, games and wellness activities. Customers love our fresh local produce, prepared foods, flowers, artisan goods and other local retail products. Food trucks are also onsite to fix you a quick lunch. Don’t miss our holiday markets each month with one of a kind experiences for the whole family, from interactive workshops to costumed characters.   

Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Building G, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-315-7773, visit https://sites.google.com/view/meadowsfarmersmarket/home or follow us on Facebook, https://fb.me/e/4MvuCGiRp and Instagram.   

Holiday Events  

 April 10th - Spring Market- Easter Bunny, Banquet Class April 17th- Closed for Easter 

May 8th- Mothers Day Market 
 May 30th- Memorial Day Market  

June 19th - Hello Summer- End of the Season Party  

Oct 2nd - Back open for 2nd season!  

 

 

 

 

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